Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

The Great Wall of China is not a single wall. It is a series of walls built over many centuries by different rulers to protect against invasions. Why was the Great Wall built?

1. ATo mark the edge of a farm
2. BTo protect against invasions
3. CTo store grain for winter
4. DTo create a road for trade only

The museum is free for children under 5. Tickets cost $8 for children aged 5 to 17 and $15 for adults. Seniors over 65 pay $10. How much does a ticket cost for a 70-year-old visitor?

1. A$8
2. BFree
3. C$15
4. D$10

“Sara loves to read. For example, she finishes two or three books every week.” What does the phrase “For example” show?

1. AAn example supporting the first sentence follows.
2. BThe writer is about to end the story here.
3. CA different opinion is about to be given.
4. DThe second sentence disagrees with the first.

“Every morning, Mr. Patel opened his bakery at 5 a.m. By 7 a.m., a line of customers stretched down the street.” What can you infer about the bakery?

1. AIt opens later than other shops.
2. BIt sells only one type of bread.
3. CIt is popular with many customers.
4. DIt is closing down soon.

“The word ‘hydrate’ comes from the Greek word ‘hydor’, meaning water. To hydrate is to supply with water.” What does “dehydrated” most likely mean?

1. AVery afraid of water
2. BCompletely covered with water
3. CFull of fresh water
4. DLacking enough water

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe played it for the last time.
2. BIt took her a long time to succeed.
3. CShe gave up the piano after that.
4. DShe learned it on the first day.

“The pain reliever starts working within 30 minutes. Its effects last about 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A patient takes the first dose at 8 a.m. If the patient takes each next dose only when the previous one wears off, at what time would the third dose be taken?

1. A8 p.m.
2. B2 p.m.
3. C4 p.m.
4. D6 p.m.

“Unlike her older brother, who argued about everything, Mina listened carefully, asked questions and only then shared her view.” Which word best describes Mina?

1. ASilent
2. BCareless
3. CStubborn
4. DThoughtful